More thought has been given to educational game design in recent years, boosting their utility in the classroom. Modern educational games are more engaging and align with a variety of learning standards, often presenting students with practical situations that also require them to employ “soft skills” like critical thinking, teamwork or empathy.
And game-based learning isn’t just for kids, either. Higher ed has seen a rise in “serious gaming,” which puts college students in scenarios where they must practice the skills they’re learning in a consequence-free environment.
